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Examining QB situations for 49ers, Steelers, Titans heading into ... (NFL.com)

With opening week of the 2022 NFL season upon us, the dust is settling around some of the league's quarterback situations. With that in mind, let's take a ...

[fell to the third round](https://www.nfl.com/news/titans-trade-up-to-select-liberty-qb-malik-willis-in-third-round-of-2022-nfl-dra) of April's draft. [Mitchell Trubisky](https://www.nfl.com/players/mitchell-trubisky/) was the favorite to win the starting QB job when he [signed](https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-reach-agreement-with-qb-mitchell-trubisky-on-two-year-deal) a two-year contract in March, and he did nothing to make head coach Mike Tomlin think otherwise. [Malik Willis](https://www.nfl.com/players/malik-willis/)' viral preseason moments notwithstanding, there is no competition or controversy here, sources informed of the team's QB plans say. He [earned the title of captain](https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-list-mitch-trubisky-no-1-on-depth-chart-qb-also-named-a-team-captain), won over the locker room and took to stellar coaching in a system that fits him perfectly. The best insurance policy money can buy, given his experience, pedigree and [revised $6.5 million salary](https://www.nfl.com/news/jimmy-garoppolo-49ers-finalizing-restructured-contract-to-keep-qb-in-san-francis). Yes, he has produced highlights -- [usually scrambling and freestyling](https://www.nfl.com/videos/malik-willis-top-plays-preseason-2022) -- but that's a lot different than playing a full game as an NFL starter. He's regimented in his diet and puts in overtime in the weight room. [Jimmy Garoppolo](https://www.nfl.com/players/jimmy-garoppolo/), but keeping him as the backup became a business transaction too good to pass up. And now with Henry back healthy, the Titans can get back to playing their foundation on offense. It's a promising sign for Pittsburgh as it heads into the season. [Trey Lance](https://www.nfl.com/players/trey-lance-x9749/)'s team early in the offseason, with coach Kyle Shanahan and the rest of the team's brass making it [publicly clear](https://www.nfl.com/news/kyle-shanahan-49ers-ready-for-trey-lance-to-take-the-reins-qb-is-made-of-the). While some quarterbacks with prominent or interesting backups face a short leash, Lance doesn't have one, sources informed of the team's QB plans say.

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NFL Week 1 betting cheat sheet -- How to approach taking the ... (ESPN)

Sports Betting insider Doug Kezirian gives his final tips and picks for Week 1 of the NFL season, including Bucs-Cowboys, Raiders-Chargers and ...

The underdogs have won outright a solid amount in the first week and the market is considered not nearly as tight as later in the season. [Baker Mayfield](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3052587/baker-mayfield) with a chance for revenge against the team that drafted him No. [Derek Carr](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16757/derek-carr) (Devante Adams, [Darren Waller](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2576925/darren-waller) and [Hunter Renfrow](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3135321/hunter-renfrow)) who could finish with 100-plus receptions. It functions similarly to a parlay in that it requires multiple legs and all must win in order to cash the ticket. So, if the market is not tight, then the actual value of adjusting a point spread six points is not nearly as valuable as it is later in the season. The market is considered too tight -- due to all the data points. Following that news, Caesars Sportsbook took a very respected bet on the [Philadelphia Eagles](/nfl/team/_/name/phi/philadelphia-eagles) to win the NFC East and Philly promptly surpassed Dallas as the division favorite. [Dallas Cowboys](/nfl/team/_/name/dal/dallas-cowboys)' futures also moved, after the team announced left tackle [Tyron Smith](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13978/tyron-smith) will be out indefinitely with a torn left hamstring. Since the extra-point distance moved back in 2015, only 4.3% of games have been decided by exactly four points and 4.1% by five points. Obviously this type of volume and fluctuation cannot occur throughout the season with just a handful of days between games. The odds have been posted for several months and drawn a solid amount of professional money -- well before the recreational bettors arrived this weekend. Both the sides and totals have moved based on information, usually in the form of injuries, and also wagers by respected bettors.

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NFL Week 1 odds, picks, how to watch, streaming: Expert picks ... (CBSSports.com)

CBSSports.com and SportsLine break down every single NFL game in Week 1.

[Carson Wentz](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/1907522/carson-wentz/). Jackson](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2926578/j-c-jackson/) possibly sidelined for this game after undergoing ankle surgery earlier this summer. [Kyler Murray](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2180829/kyler-murray/) who had the weirdest offseason of any NFL quarterback. [Patrick Mahomes](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2142052/patrick-mahomes/), who has never lost a regular-season opener. With [James Bradberry](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/1886795/james-bradberry/) and [Darius Slay](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/1852913/darius-slay/) locking down wideouts and C.J. Brown](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2258303/a-j-brown/) can be durable. -- CBS Sports Senior NFL Analyst Pete Prisco is predicting that the Jaguars [will pull off the upset against the Commanders](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/priscos-nfl-week-1-picks-baker-mayfield-tops-ex-team-chargers-roll-over-raiders-jaguars-upset-commanders/). Keep an eye on rookie tight end [Isaiah Likely](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2961906/isaiah-likely/) as well. [Click here to read the rest of his picks](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-1-picks-odds-best-bets-eagles-cover-vs-lions-baker-mayfield-wins-revenge-game-vs-browns/). -- CBS Sports Senior NFL Analyst Pete Prisco on [why he is backing the 49ers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/priscos-nfl-week-1-picks-baker-mayfield-tops-ex-team-chargers-roll-over-raiders-jaguars-upset-commanders/). [To read the rest, click here.](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-1-odds-picks-broncos-shell-seahawks-in-russell-wilsons-homecoming-jaguars-upset-commanders/) [Trey Lance](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2969444/trey-lance/)'s first game as the bonafide starter for the 49ers at quarterback.

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Winners Club: Week 1 NFL Sunday Best Bets and Lineup Prep (Sports Illustrated)

If you are partaking in the festivities (parking yourself on the couch in front of the TV all day) and have some fantasy football lineups to tweak, bets to make ...

[Cowboys](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/dallas-cowboys) [Raiders](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/las-vegas-raiders) vs. [Cardinals](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/arizona-cardinals) [Packers](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/green-bay-packers) vs. [Giants](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/new-york-giants) vs. [Texans](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/houston-texans) [Jets](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/new-york-jets) [Patriots](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/new-england-patriots) vs. [Lions](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions) [Steelers](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/pittsburgh-steelers) vs. [Bears](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/chicago-bears) [Falcons](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/atlanta-falcons)

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Tottenham star Harry Kane 'could definitely' become NFL kicker ... (Daily Star)

EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham forward Harry Kane has been told that he has what it takes to be an NFL kicker by someone who knows a thing or two about it - Spurs ...

So I'd like to think kind my experience of dealing with that in soccer would put me maybe at an advantage compared to some of the other guys who haven't had that experience, maybe coming out of college or things like that. He would find the challenge incredible and I could see him doing it when he finishes given he follows NFL closely." Kane spoke last year about his desire to make it as a kicker in NFL. He would be capable though, he has the mentality, I've seen him work and train which he would have to do. The 61-year-old former England international swapped offsides for offence at the end of his football playing days when he joined the London Monarchs, a franchise of NFL Europe. Kane attended the Super Bowl in 2019 and is pals with New England Patriots hero Tom Brady.

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NFL Week 1 Odds: Start Time, TV Schedule, Live Stream, Point ... (Forbes)

The 2022 NFL season began on Thursday when the Buffalo Bills trounced the Los Angeles Rams in the opener. 28 more teams will begin their respective ...

The Chiefs are unsurprisingly road favorites in this one after Arizona went a mere 3-5 SU and 2-6 ATS at home during the 2021 campaign. It should be a riveting bout, however, and the 2.5-point spread suggests it could ultimately go either way this evening. The ‘Phins have a history of playing well against the Patriots at home and are projected to notch another “W” today. These thrilling clashes lead into four games in the late afternoon window, including one that will renew the longstanding NFC North rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. Mitchell Trubisky will be making his debut as the Steelers first new starting QB since Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement at the end of last season, but he’ll be facing an uphill battle to lead Pittsburgh to a victory. Monday Night Football can be streamed via WatchESPN. Sunday Night Football will be live streamed via NBC Sports. ET, CBS (Cardinals +6.5) ET, CBS (Jets +6.5) The Week 1 slate is chock-full of exciting contests. ET, FOX (Bears +6.5) A can’t-miss primetime matchup closes out the Sunday schedule.

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Week 1 NFL player prop picks and odds: Trevor Lawrence, Justin ... (New York Post)

The best Week 1 NFL player prop bets and picks today featuring Justin Herbert and Trevor Lawrence stepping into the national spotlight.

[Urban Meyer](https://nypost.com/2022/01/25/urban-meyer-jaguars-disaster-eats-away-at-your-soul/) can’t control you anymore. ‘Under’ 28.5 pass attempts -105 (BetMGM) They should utilize his legs. Mariota has thrown less than 29 pass attempts in 16 of his last 20 career starts. The Raiders gave up the ninth most passing touchdowns to opposing quarterbacks in the NFL last season. AZ, CT, IA, IL, LA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TN, WV, WY only. AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, LA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. New customers only. Still, 4.5 is asking a lot. In 2020 as the sole running back for the Steelers, Conner had five catches or more three times in 14 games. [BetMGM](https://nypost.com/article/betmgm-sign-up-offer/)) It’s a sea of NFL prop bets this week for a loaded opener.

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2022 NFL season, Week 1: Notable injuries, news from Sunday's ... (NFL.com)

Atlanta Falcons running back Damien Williams suffered a rib injury in the first quarter against the Saints and is questionable to return. · Miami Dolphins right ...

Offensive lineman [Wes Schweitzer](/players/wes-schweitzer/)(knee) is questionable to return. Tight end [Cethan Carter](/players/cethan-carter/)was ruled out with a head injury. [Phidarian Mathis](/players/phidarian-mathis/)suffered a knee injury against Jacksonville and was carted into the locker room.

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NFL Week One: New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins kicks off ... (Sky Sports)

Updates from every game on the first NFL Sunday of the new season. Watch New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins live on Sky Sports NFL.

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Inside the NFL's most iconic theme songs - CNN (CNN)

NFL broadcast themes are memorable for the drama and deeply etched in football fans' minds. Learn more about the big names and the ideas behind the music ...

(It became the main theme in the '80s.) ESPN carried over the theme, (The "E.S." (He's also responsible for the NASCAR theme and other iconic sports sounds.) "Heavy Action," composed by British bandleader Johnny Pearson, , for their MNF games starting in 2006. "It's all storytelling. . APM provides music for most of the NFL, including individual teams. stands for "experimental sounds." The heavy drumbeats, the lusty trombone, it's basically "Star Wars" for football fans. This jingle (although it really deserves a more muscular name. Posthumus](https://esposthumus.com/) If it reminds you of a superhero tune, that's by design.

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10 NFL players to watch this season including Aaron Rodgers and ... (Mirror.co.uk)

10. Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders · 9. Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns · 8. Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans · 7. Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams · 6. Tom Brady, ...

He inked a new contract extension that made him the highest-paid player in NFL history on a $50.27 million annual deal - and all eyes will be on Rodgers. Arguably the best defensive player ever, Aaron Donald cemented his legacy as he made several game-defining plays as the Los Angeles Rams stormed to victory in Super Bowl LVI. He was double-teamed on 64% of rushes but still tallied a win-rate of 23.1% - the 31-year-old dominates teams at will and he's back after dismissing retirement rumours. Aaron Rodgers threw 4,115 yards and 37 touchdowns to just four interceptions in a stellar 2021 campaign that saw the quarterback win his second successive and fourth overall MVP award. The Buffalo Bills quarterback showcased his talent during the opening game of the season against the Rams, with Josh Allen scoring four overall touchdowns as he inspired his team to a 31-10 win in LA. Cooper Kupp was arguably the most dominant player in the NFL last year, and he could be considered the best offensive skill player (outside of quarterback) in football after securing the triple crown. Watt is the best edge rusher in the NFL. Arguably the best defensive end in the NFL, Myles Garrett registered a career-high 16 sacks in 2021 while adding a forced fumble thanks to his tremendous hit power. However, Henry still finished ninth in the NFL in terms of rushing yards with 967 while adding 10 touchdowns. In his last season with the Packers, Adams put up 1,553 yards and scored 11 touchdowns - but all things come to an end. All will be revealed as the NFL kicks off its second season with a 17-game slate, with seven teams set to make the playoffs in either conference. The NFL deserves credit to make it feel like a year-round sport, with events like the draft, free agency and training camps taking place - but nothing comes close to [the on-field action](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/american-sports/josh-allen-jalen-ramsey-comments-27948027).

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NFL Week 1 scores, inactives, picks and schedule: Live updates and ... (The Athletic)

The first Sunday of the 2022 NFL season is here! Check in with The Athletic for the latest on the day's top matchups, injury news, fantasy analysis and more ...

Alex Highsmith has two sacks, including a strip-sack of Burrow just now, with the ball landing in Cam Heyward's hands for Pittsburgh's second takeaway. •20m ago What other intriguing games are on the schedule for Week 1? in February. •17m ago The Bears are trying to get a run game going to no avail, and Fields hasn't been moving outside the pocket much. At the end of the first quarter, the Bears and 49ers have combined for 91 yards — the Bears have only 21. The Steelers are up to three takeaways in just over one quarter of play against the Bengals. In the first quarter, each player had one target and no catches. The first touchdown in this game comes when Mac Jones is strip-sacked. •4m ago Which makes the early lack of run blocking a bit concerning.

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NFL Week 1 Live Analysis: Joe Burrow Struggles With Four Turnovers (Sports Illustrated)

The first 1 p.m. kickoff of the 2022 season is here. Joe Burrow struggles with turnovers while the Dolphins put on a show for Bill Belichick.

—Albert Breer I think we also forget sometimes that Bill Belichick is still Bill Belichick —Conor Orr Tony Pollard is a talented player who has been underutilized in the waning years of Ezekiel Elliott’s prime as a running back. A lot has changed for both of these teams since Brandon Staley’s decision to call an ill-fated timeout in overtime, yet this one will still be a chance for a talented Chargers team to put that moment behind it. Tyreek Hill is gone to the Dolphins, which means the Chiefs will have to beat teams more strategically. The Bears are going to get in the backfield using fewer defenders (and fewer premiere defenders) than any team in the NFL. O’Sullivan for the Burrow piece we did a few weeks ago. That orbit motion pattern the Dolphins just ran to Cedrick Wilson has the same kind of impact while staying within the NFL rules - As a side note, watch the way that Mike McDaniel gets players the ball with momentum heading toward the line of scrimmage. If you have good pass rushers, you want to get the ball out quickly. 1 in our [MMQB power rankings](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/06/nfl-preason-power-rankings-bills-packers-rams), with six of eight first-place votes.) It’s finally Week 1 of the NFL season, and Sports Illustrated is here to provide live analysis and updates all day long.

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2022 NFL season, Week 1: What We Learned from Sunday's games (NFL.com)

Chicago Bears 19, San Francisco 49ers 10; Miami Dolphins 20, New England Patriots 7; Baltimore Ravens 24, New York Jets 9; Philadelphia Eagles 38, Detroit Lions ...

His impressive interception put the Steelers in position to score (they did on a 1-yard touchdown pass to [Najee Harris](/players/najee-harris-x2665/)), and he was a factor throughout the game -- that is, until he exited with a pectoral injury feared to be significant. [Kwity Paye](/players/kwity-paye/), the Colts had a chance to win it on a 42-yard field goal attempt, but kicker [Rodrigo Blankenship](/players/rodrigo-blankenship/)missed wide right. But the Texans defense was not fooled, and [Jonathan Greenard](/players/jonathan-greenard/)stopped Hines in his tracks to take over on downs. That held true for most of the game, with the Steelers limiting the Bengals to a field goal on a red-zone trip before the half, and the unit stepped up when it mattered most, strip-sacking [Joe Burrow](/players/joe-burrow/)and pushing the Bengals out of field goal range in overtime. In the end, however, there were too many missed opportunities to score more points for the Falcons as 12 of their points were off the foot of [Younghoe Koo](/players/younghoe-koo/). [Minkah Fitzpatrick](/players/minkah-fitzpatrick/)pick) for a touchdown. Mayfield scored on the ground, fired a 75-yard touchdown pass to [Robbie Anderson](/players/robbie-anderson/), and led a scoring drive to put the Panthers ahead. And then, thanks to the contributions of [Christian McCaffrey](/players/christian-mccaffrey/), Carolina woke up -- and nearly won the game. [Nick Chubb](/players/nick-chubb/)ripped up 141 yards on 22 carries, while [Kareem Hunt](/players/kareem-hunt/)served as the lightning to his thunder, gaining 46 yards and scoring a touchdown on 11 carries. [Tua Tagovailoa](/players/tua-tagovailoa/)to [Tyreek Hill](/players/tyreek-hill/)didn't look exactly like [Patrick Mahomes](/players/patrick-mahomes/)to Hill did the past five years. Swift displayed burst to the hole, shiftiness in space, a third gear in the third level, and a willingness to take on contact. Three turnovers (two by [Mac Jones](https://www.nfl.com/players/mac-jones/), including a strip-sack return for a touchdown) put the Patriots behind the 8-ball, and this is not a team built to erase big leads.

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NFL Sunday takeaways: Baker Mayfield, Bill Belichick, Joe Burrow ... (The Washington Post)

Baker Mayfield and the Panthers lost to the Browns, Joe Burrow and the Bengals had an inexplicable showing against the Steelers and the Patriots were a dud.

[farewell to Cleveland](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/03/16/baker-mayfield-deshaun-watson-browns/?itid=lk_inline_manual_55) as the Browns pursued a Watson trade in March. [trade for wide receiver Davante Adams](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/03/17/davante-adams-raiders-trade/?itid=lk_inline_manual_69). The NFL schedule-makers cannot take credit for setting up a grudge match between Mayfield and the Watson-less Browns in Week 1. Mac Jones’s second NFL season begins after consternation in training camp and the preseason over the lack of clarity about the Patriots’ offensive play-caller. He faces the New York Jets and Joe Flacco, Baltimore’s former Super Bowl-winning quarterback who’s filling in for Zach Wilson. 2 selection in the NFL draft who had been relegated to backup status in the previous two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders. The quarterback threw an interception, and the Panthers faced a two-touchdown deficit. Dobbins and left tackle Ronnie Stanley as they face the New York Jets in an early-afternoon game in East Rutherford, N.J. A blocked extra-point pushed things to overtime for an extended dose of insanity before the Steelers won, 23-20. on the first Sunday of the NFL’s 2022 season, two went to overtime, including one that ended in a tie. Only the Dolphins’ takedown of the Patriots and the Ravens’ win over the Jets could be considered blowouts. For starters, the Bears won.

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2022 NFL Week 1 Sunday live scores and results: Bears stun 49ers ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

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NFL scores, schedule, live updates in Week 1: Saints erase big ... (CBSSports.com)

It's Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season, and we're keeping you updated on all the action and biggest storylines throughout the day. The Week 1 slate has some ...

[https://t.co/iKfdvFJXYV] [pic.twitter.com/igiNetyTPe] [September 11, 2022] [A.J. [Russell Wilson's](/nfl/players/1272242/russell-wilson/) first game as a Bronco ... Howard](/nfl/players/2061190/o-j-howard/) was the beneficiary, hauling in a high pass down the seam from [Davis Mills](/nfl/players/2867381/davis-mills/) for the 16-yard score. [Rex Burkhead](/nfl/players/1679738/rex-burkhead/), who then flipped it back to Mills. ET ( [Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220912_DEN@SEA/)) [Tyreek Hill](/nfl/players/2131163/tyreek-hill/)? [Chris Boswell's](/nfl/players/1724930/chris-boswell/) 53-yard field goal sailed through the uprights as time expired. All good for [Patrick Mahomes](/nfl/players/2142052/patrick-mahomes/). ET ( [Gametracker](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_NYG@TEN/)) [Buccaneers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/TB/tampa-bay-buccaneers/) at [Cowboys](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/DAL/dallas-cowboys/), 8:20 p.m. ET ( [Gametracker](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_LV@LAC/)) [Giants](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NYG/new-york-giants/) at [Titans](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/TEN/tennessee-titans/), 4:25 p.m. ET ( [Gametracker](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_KC@ARI/)) [Raiders](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LV/las-vegas-raiders/) at [Chargers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LAC/los-angeles-chargers/), 4:25 p.m. ET ( [Gametracker](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_GB@MIN/)) [Chiefs](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/KC/kansas-city-chiefs/) at [Cardinals](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/ARI/arizona-cardinals/), 4:25 p.m.

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Buccaneers QB Tom Brady heading into what's expected to be his ... (NFL.com)

Following a roller coaster offseason where he retired, unretired and had a short hiatus during training camp, Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is heading ...

Last year, his brief retirement at age 44 left one head-scratching tidbit unanswered, which is why he pulled the plug a year earlier than planned. [11-day hiatus](https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-absent-from-buccaneers-practice-for-personal-reasons-will-not-return-u), sources say Brady spent the bulk of it in the Bahamas at a private resort with his family, making good on a mid-retirement promise he made to his wife, Gisele, that he would vacation with them in August for the first time in two decades. The only other time Brady entered a season without being under contract for the next season was in 2019, his final year in New England before Brady will earn $30 million this year, including a $15 million payment from the signing bonus of his 2021 contract. That is conceivable. He received a $13.88 million roster bonus the day after he signed a Brady was not disciplined. That is the understanding, that this is the final year. "We're all not sure whether we're going to be here next year or not, that's the reality for every player, every coach, every parent. We should all take advantage of the opportunity that we have." "I think we're all getting one day older at a time," Brady said. It was not a normal training camp, to be sure.

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Patriots vs Dolphins live stream and how to watch NFL for free (What Hi-Fi?)

Will the third year be a charm for Tua Tagovailoa? Miami's quarterback has been generating a lot of hype this summer, and now that the Dolphins have added ...

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Tom Brady has firm retirement decision in mind ahead of NFL ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Tom Brady - dubbed the GOAT after winning seven Super Bowl rings across his career - is reportedly set to retire from the sport at the end of the season ...

Brady is set to be an unrestricted free agent for just the second time in his career next offseason. Brady made his preseason debut against the Indianapolis Colts and completed 6-of-8 passes for 44 yards. His brief retirement at 44 left many confused as to why he had decided to retire one year earlier than planned. “We're all not sure whether we're going to be here next year or not, that's the reality for every player, every coach, every parent. While speaking to reporters about his chances of retirement, Brady said: “I think we're all getting one day older at a time. According to the NFL Network, the 2022 season will be Brady’s last.

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NFL Week 1 takeaways - What we learned, big questions for every ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Multiple quarterbacks made their debuts in new cities and a wild Bengals-Steelers game ended in OT. Here's what to know from Week 1.

[Cam Akers](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4240021/cam-akers) and WR [Allen Robinson II](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16799/allen-robinson-ii), going forward? [Joe Burrow](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3915511/joe-burrow) committed four turnovers in the first half and another in the second. [Justin Houston](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14048/justin-houston) continually crashed the edge, and [Justin Madubuike](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4035245/justin-madubuike) collapsed the pocket from the middle. Dobbins](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4241985/jk-dobbins)). Brown](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4047646/aj-brown) is in line for a huge year. [Nick Chubb](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3128720/nick-chubb), [Kareem Hunt](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3059915/kareem-hunt) and an imposing offensive line -- controlled the game. [Rasul Douglas](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3943270/rasul-douglas)). [Tyreek Hill](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3116406/tyreek-hill)'s offense. [Gerald Everett](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3918639/gerald-everett) and receiver [DeAndre Carter](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2580216/deandre-carter), who both scored touchdowns. [Daniel Jones](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3917792/daniel-jones) five times. [Kadarius Toney](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4240600/kadarius-toney)? Offseason acquisitions [Robert Woods](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15880/robert-woods) (one catch) and [Austin Hooper](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3043275/austin-hooper) (one catch) came out on the short end of the stick this week.

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What We Learned From Week 1 of the N.F.L. Season (The New York Times)

The Steelers defense returned to form and A.J. Brown gave the Eagles the receiving target it has lacked as the N.F.L. wobbled in the first week of the ...

Jaguars 22, Commanders 28: Carson Wentz had an extremely Carson Wentz game, tossing four touchdowns (a couple of which required excellent touch) and appearing to try to throw the game away in the second half. Jonathan Taylor wore down the Texans defense, plowing through for 161 yards and a score on 31 carries, but Indianapolis still left with a tie thanks to a 42-yard missed field goal attempt from the goggle-god, Rodrigo Blankenship, with two minutes remaining in overtime. The overhang above a concourse at FedEx leaked as a result of a busted pipe, in what is becoming a ritual of building failures. Even the painted sidelines started to lose their form in a way that made it seem like the ground crew was drunk when they put them on there. Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., and Allegiant Stadium for the Las Vegas Raiders all opened in the past five years and have set a new standard for the live N.F.L. Puddles formed everywhere, and players struggled to find their footing pregame and early in the match. The Eagles traded for the former Titans receiver in April and promptly signed him to a four-year, $100 million contract extension that paid off Sunday with dunks all over the Lions’ secondary. Brown hasn’t solved anything as far as Hurts’s hesitancy to throw over the middle, a tendency that showed as Philadelphia eked out a 38-35 win over Detroit. The Steelers bullied the rookie left guard Cordell Volson, who gave up a sack to Cameron Heyward on Cincinnati’s first offensive play, then targeted Volson’s side of the line for Highsmith’s first sack of the day. Pull the lever again and you get a blitz package that frees up linebacker Alex Highsmith to beat an offensive tackle one-on-one for a strip sack. wobbled in the first week of the regular season. The Steelers defense returned to form and A.J.

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NFL scores, schedule, live updates in Week 1: Patrick Mahomes ... (CBSSports.com)

It's Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season, and we're keeping you updated on all the action and biggest storylines throughout the day. The Week 1 slate has some ...

[https://t.co/iKfdvFJXYV] [pic.twitter.com/igiNetyTPe] [September 11, 2022] [A.J. [Russell Wilson's](/nfl/players/1272242/russell-wilson/) first game as a Bronco ... Not to mention [Baker Mayfield](/nfl/players/2080032/baker-mayfield/), now with Carolina, squaring off against the team that gave up on him for [Deshaun Watson](/nfl/players/2133482/deshaun-watson/). Howard](/nfl/players/2061190/o-j-howard/) was the beneficiary, hauling in a high pass down the seam from [Davis Mills](/nfl/players/2867381/davis-mills/) for the 16-yard score. [Super Bowl](/nfl/superbowl/) last season, he's been that bad so far against the Steelers in Week 1. [Rex Burkhead](/nfl/players/1679738/rex-burkhead/), who then flipped it back to Mills. [Chris Boswell's](/nfl/players/1724930/chris-boswell/) 53-yard field goal sailed through the uprights as time expired. [Tyreek Hill](/nfl/players/2131163/tyreek-hill/)? ET ( [Preview](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220912_DEN@SEA/)) He went 17-for-20 passing with 204 yards and two touchdowns, the second of which was threaded between three defenders to [DeAndre Carter](/nfl/players/2174795/deandre-carter/) for the 23-yard score. All good for [Patrick Mahomes](/nfl/players/2142052/patrick-mahomes/). ET ( [Gamtracker](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20220911_TB@DAL/))

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NFL kickers had the worst Week 1 ever (SB Nation)

The doinks were beautiful, loud and plentiful on Week 1. The Jaguars, Colts, Texans, Steelers and Bengals each had a kicker miss a field goal in the early ...

Normally clutch Evan McPherson hooked a 29 yarder in overtime that had no chance: The doinks were beautiful, loud and plentiful on Week 1. The kickers seem to still be in the offseason, however.

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NFL Week 1 grades: Trey Lance and 49ers get a 'D' after upset loss ... (CBSSports.com)

In his first start since officially being named 49ers quarterback, Lance had a disastrous performance in a shocking 19-10 loss to the Bears in Chicago. Sure, it ...

[AJ Dillon](/nfl/players/2867083/a-j-dillon/)? [Aaron Rodgers](/nfl/players/419780/aaron-rodgers/)with a receiving corps headlined by ... Hate the grades? [Cardinals](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/ARI/arizona-cardinals/), but found a medium ground with a C-. As for that offense, [Tyreek Hill](/nfl/players/2131163/tyreek-hill/)is a target vacuum, seeing 12 looks from [Tua Tagovailoa](/nfl/players/2741209/tua-tagovailoa/)on the day and leading the team with 94 yards receiving. [Panthers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/CAR/carolina-panthers/)truly looked like they were on the verge of disaster in the first half, as Cleveland acquired a 10-point lead at halftime while [Baker Mayfield](/nfl/players/2080032/baker-mayfield/)and the Panthers' offense could get nothing going. Not only did [Cordarrelle Patterson](/nfl/players/1996183/cordarrelle-patterson/)rush for 120 yards and a touchdown, but [Marcus Mariota](/nfl/players/1880862/marcus-mariota/)also added 72 yards and a TD on the ground. Brown](/nfl/players/2967690/amon-ra-st-brown/)kept his five-game streak of getting at least eight receptions and a touchdown streak and [D'Andre Swift](/nfl/players/2871710/dandre-swift/)looks every bit of the running back that can get 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards this year. Overall, Wentz threw four touchdowns in the game with the final one going to [Jahan Dotson](/nfl/players/2962944/jahan-dotson/)with just 1:46 left to play. Fields started the scoring spree with a 51-yard TD to [Dante Pettis](/nfl/players/2139642/dante-pettis/)that seemed to spark the Bears' offense and defense. [Evan McPherson](/nfl/players/2962681/evan-mcpherson/)had a chance to win it in overtime, but missed a 29-yard field goal thanks in large part to an errant snap. [Justin Fields](/nfl/players/1273205/justin-fields/)and the offense came alive in the second half with three touchdowns.

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NFL Power Rankings Week 2: Where Bears Stand After Win Vs. 49ers (NBC Chicago)

In typical NFL fashion, Week 1 didn't disappoint. The Bears sprung an upset on Trey Lance and the 49ers at rain-soaked Soldier Field, Meanwhile, Justin Jefferson torched the Green Bay Packers a few ...

San Francisco 49ers (0-1): The 49ers were sloppy, undisciplined, and overall underwhelming in a surprising loss to the Bears. Las Vegas Raiders (0-1): The Raiders had zero sacks and zero takeaways Sunday vs. Denver Broncos (0-0): How will the Seattle faithful welcome Russ back to his former home? Cincinnati Bengals (0-1): It was a disappointing opener for the defending AFC champions. Washington Commanders (1-0): The Commanders looked a lot more competent than I expected. Tennessee Titans (0-1): The Titans are no strangers to surprise losses early in the season. Chicago Bears (1-0): The Bears’ defense stymied the 49ers in a soggy game at Soldier Field. New England Patriots (0-1): I don’t know why Bill Belichick was so optimistic after the Patriots’ Week 1 loss to the Dolphins. A get-right game against the Seahawks is a must in Week 2. Houston Texans (0-0-1): Curious coaching by Lovie Smith cost the Texans a Week 1 win. Atlanta Falcons (0-1): Things were looking good for the Falcons until the fourth quarter hit, then the Saints reeled off 17 points in a row to steal a Week 1 win. Seattle Seahawks (0-0): The Seahawks appear to have hit on rookies Charles Cross, Boye Mafe, Abraham Lucas, Coby Bryant, and Tariq Woolen.

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NFL Week 1 Best Performances: MMQB Awards Game Balls (Sports Illustrated)

Some familiar names are once again in the spotlight and they play quarterback, running back and receiver.

[Chiefs](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/kansas-city-chiefs) overpowered the Cardinals and it was never close. The audacity! But when the [Jefferson hit the griddy twice with two scores to go along with nine catches for 184 yards](https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/1569102313477767169?s=20&t=b9w86lyl47lCvyRffEScOA). The Justin Herbert and the Chargers on Thursday Night Football. What a performance by Mahomes against the Cardinals. [Week 1 on the NFL schedule](https://www.si.com/nfl/schedule) is almost in the books (we still have Russell Wilson vs. On Sunday in Nashville, Barkley was the kind of difference-maker (18 carries, 164 yards, TD; six catches, 30 yards) many thought he could be when he entered the NFL. I’m not starting a GoFundMe for Barkley, but it’s not easy being a running back embarking on a contract year after spending the first four seasons of your career frequently injured and often misused by some, uh, less-than-innovative offensive coaches. Much was made last year of the team’s rededication to the running game that turned the season around, but having Brown raises the team’s ceiling significantly. I don’t want to overreact to one Week 1 win over the Lions, but seeing him fit in so seamlessly was a really encouraging sign of what’s to come.

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NFL's new superstar brothers' dad twice won the Mr Universe ... (Daily Star)

The father of NFL duo Amon-Ra St Brown and Equanimeous St Brown is two-time Mr Universe winner John Brown. The wide-receivers have both made a splash since ...

While they may not possess the same physical stature and strength of their father, they are both well placed to become giants within the NFL. However, they are not the only titanic members of the Brown family to make a huge impact on the sporting world. Limited equipment was no barrier for Brown, as he simply made a bench press out of wood and nails, while also collecting unwanted weights from members of his community. NFL fans were able to get a very good look on the pair, who both enjoyed excellent debuts for their sides. Having grown frustrated at losing while playing American Football at High School, Brown decided to take matters and very heavy dumbbells, into his own hands. I wanted to be number one.

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Winners and Losers of Week 1 of the 2022 NFL Season (The Ringer)

The return of the NFL brought plenty of kicker drama and close finishes. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs and Tyreek Hill don't seem to miss each other, ...

As the clock went to zeroes, the Bears went for a celebratory slip-and-slide. The Giants scored a touchdown with a minute left and decided to go for two—and got the win in Daboll’s first game. [they replaced the field with Bermuda grass](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34544656/chicago-bears-soldier-field-gets-new-bermuda-grass-surface-installed-just-season-start). After a Bears preseason game in August, visible damage from a recent Elton John concert [prompted a statement from the NFLPA, which felt the field was unacceptable](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34395662/nflpa-president-calls-league-re-evaluate-acceptable-surface-preseason-opener-chicago). [his alarming resemblance to the “two chicks at the same time” guy from Office Space](https://twitter.com/rodger/status/1493000939342643201)—suffered a biceps injury and had to leave the game. A tie is technically half a win in the standings! Adams, for his part, had a solid debut with the Raiders, going for 141 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Chargers. (Yes, I’m dropping in a highlight of a kickoff for a touchback, perhaps the least exciting play in football.) And it stands to reason that when Reid fails to kick a touchback, he gives the Chiefs an advantage, because their coverage unit will feature 11 professional tacklers instead of 10 tacklers and a kicker. It’s been a running joke that the Packers haven’t given Aaron Rodgers the receiving help he needs—and that was when he had Davante Adams, an All-Pro talent who led the league in receiving touchdowns in 2020. I promise to pull back a little from football fandom and see what the rest of the world has to offer. In the haze of RedZone, even the most boring stuff seems like a blessing.

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Smith Solid In NFL Debut; But Will He Stay At LT? (DallasCowboys.com)

For all of the worry and concern that surrounded the Cowboys' plan to start rookie Tyler Smith at left tackle on Sunday night, he seemed to be just fine all ...

The Cowboys are going to need that level of fight and determination moving forward from Smith and others moving forward. Whatever the case is moving forward, the Cowboys have to be encouraged by what they saw out of Smith. As for the younger Smith, he admitted that it was still a learning experience for him against a fast and veteran Bucs' defensive line. That was huge because I got so used to being next to him and our communication. "For me it was a little tough because throughout the week we have built up our chemistry since I made my move back to tackle. "It was really tough to lose Connor," Smith said.

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What to know from NFL Week 1: Chiefs are just fine, but Patriots sure ... (The Washington Post)

AFC South teams played the New York Giants, Washington Commanders and each other — and still emerged with zero wins. The Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers ...

Rookie Christian Watson, the second-round pick the Packers chose in April, sprinted behind the defense in the first quarter, only for Rodgers’s perfect pass — and a sure touchdown — to fall through his hands. Rodgers had less success in moving on from Davante Adams, who in his Raiders debut caught 10 passes for 141 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Still, Jackson stands to benefit from the principle and backbone he has brought to negotiations. In his first game sans Hill, Mahomes competed 30 of 39 passes for 360 yards and five touchdowns as the Chiefs pasted the host Arizona Cardinals, scoring a league-high 44 points. Joe Burrow erased a 14-point deficit when he darted a touchdown pass to Ja’Marr Chase on the final play from scrimmage in regulation, only for Minkah Fitzpatrick to block the PAT. Josh Allen dispatched any worry that he would have difficulty adjusting without Daboll, the offensive coordinator who became the Giants’ coach (and won his debut with a comeback at Tennessee). Lance is clearly a great talent and gets lauded by teammates for his maturity, but he is not in an environment suited for development. But the 49ers are expected to compete for the Super Bowl, and they just lost to one of the league’s expected bottom dwellers as Lance played poorly. The Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers played in a bog. The Cowboys emphasized decreasing penalties, and in their opener they committed 10. The product remains undefeated, and this is what to know. It could get worse: Jones was not available to speak with reporters because of a back injury, the Patriots said.

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NFL Week 1 winners and losers: Justin Herbert, Patrick Mahomes ... (USA TODAY)

Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season is nearly done and it wasn't kind to the teams in Super Bowl LVI · A couple of AFC West quarterbacks in Patrick Mahomes and Justin ...

1 overall in the 2018 NFL draft](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2018/04/26/nfl-draft-live-tracker-2018-pick-analysis-round-1/551866002/) and also had [his chance at revenge spoiled](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/11/browns-edge-baker-mayfield-panthers-rookies-late-field-goal/8059111001/). Still, Lance (13-of-28 for 164 yards with one interception; 54 rushing yards) admitted after the game that he [has a lot to clean up](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2022/09/11/trey-lance-responsibility-49-ers-loss-positive-bears/8060186001/). [the Rams got rolled](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/08/buffalo-bills-defeat-los-angeles-rams-nfl-2022-kickoff-game/8028452001/) in the kickoff opener Thursday night against the Bills. But he also had [too many passes tipped](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/mike-jones/2022/09/11/baker-mayfield-panthers-browns-week-1/8060361001/) and a costly interception on an overthrow early in the game that led to Browns points. [the March trade](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2022/03/17/green-bay-packers-trade-wr-davante-adams-raiders-aaron-rodgers/7084590001/) that sent receiver Davante Adams to the Raiders. O'Connell's squad [shut down](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/11/green-bay-packers-lose-season-opening-game-minnesota-vikings/8060717001/) the reigning two-time NFL MVP in Aaron Rodgers. Eberflus' Chicago team [withstood a torrential downpour](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2022/09/11/bears-vs-49-ers-qb-justin-fields-slides-through-rain-after-win/8060566001/). [a hand injury forced him out of the game](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2022/09/11/dak-prescott-needs-thumb-surgery-cowboys-jerry-jones/8061379001/) in the fourth. [had to face arguably the greatest](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2022/09/11/dolphins-mike-mcdaniel-first-win-patriots-bill-belichick/8058931001/) coach of all time in Bill Belichick. It became apparent early on — [Green Bay's first offensive play](https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/11/packers-rookie-wr-christian-watson-drops-would-be-touchdown-on-first-play-of-2022/), in fact — after Rodgers lofted a perfectly thrown pass to wide open rookie receiver Christian Watson. Herbert (26-of-34 for 279 yards with three touchdowns) showcased the accuracy, mobility, arm strength and processing in a 24-19 victory against the Raiders. And, with Brady now 45 years old and after [a flirtation with retirement](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/03/13/tom-brady-returns-retirement-nfl-tampa-bay-buccaneers/7030280001/) this offseason, the Cowboys may not get another chance.

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NFL power rankings: Eagles, Vikings climb NFC hierarchy; 49ers ... (Sporting News)

How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other after a wild Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season? Based on the first impressions vs. preseason ...

[TicketSmarter](https://www.ticketsmarter.com/?promo=TSN15&utm_source=sportingnews&utm_medium=sitetextlink&utm_campaign=partners) in an exclusive partnership to provide tickets for sporting events in the U.S. Fans can go to TicketSmarter [with this link](https://www.ticketsmarter.com/?promo=TSN15&utm_source=sportingnews&utm_medium=sitetextlink&utm_campaign=partners) and use code TSN15 to take $15 off orders of $100 or more before fees and shipping. The Texans felt confident about Davis Mills and the rest of their offense and their defense did overachieve vs. The Bears also had to be pleased about their new-look defense under Matt Eberflus. The Saints had to be pleased with Jameis Winston coming back strong from his knee injury to bring the more aggressive passing game to life with Michael Thomas and Jarvis Landry. They also had to be thrilled about rookie Cade York being their new centerpiece on special teams. Although his big mistakes and special teams cost them, the biggest concerns should be about an offensive line that was supposed to be much improved. The Steelers didn't look great offensively with Mitchell Trubisky, but they did just enough the passing game to steal the Bengals game to reward the takeaway-amassing defense. The 49ers were shorthanded around Trey Lance in the slop of Chicago and couldn't find their usual footing in the running and passing games. The Ravens didn't have their running game working with Lamar Jackson and without J.K. The Chargers showed off their new-look defense well against the Raiders, with Khalil Mack on the revenge attack, even without new shutdown corner J.C. The Bills showed how fully loaded they are offensively around MVP favorite Josh Allen and defensively around newcomer Von Miller in dominating the Rams after getting out of their own giveaway ways.

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NFL grades for Week 1: Matt Ryan has shaky debut, A.J. Brown ... (Sporting News)

A handful of top receivers and pass-rushers fared best in their new homes during the first week of the 2022 NFL season.

His numbers look good — he completed 64 percent of his passes for 352 yards, a touchdown and an interception — but he was unable to lead the Colts to a win over the Texans. [TicketSmarter](https://www.ticketsmarter.com/?promo=TSN15&utm_source=sportingnews&utm_medium=sitetextlink&utm_campaign=partners) in an exclusive partnership to provide tickets for sporting events in the U.S. Robinson was coming off a down year with the Bears, but there was hope he could resurrect his career with the high-powered Rams offense. Those dragged down his overall grade, but he still deserves a lot of credit for logging 313 yards and four touchdowns through the air. Cooper had a nondescript debut for the Browns. Kirk looked like a better fit in the Jaguars' offense than he was in the Cardinals' offense. He showed in his debut with the team that he may be worth the price. Williams was a force in Baltimore's secondary against the Jets; he led the team with 12 tackles and recorded an interception that set up the Ravens' first score of the game. 1 receiver, and that is a big win for the Jaguars. The Chargers wanted to add a quality complement to Joey Bosa ahead of the 2022 season. He was Las Vegas' best player Sunday and deserves a lot of credit for his performance. Who were the best and worst of the veterans in new places during NFL Week 1?

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NFL winners and losers: Are the Vikings for real? (SB Nation)

What the hell was that? When it comes to the first week of the 2022 NFL season we really got it all. A 20-20 draw, sad Bill Belichick, game-deciding referee ...

If the play was ruled correctly it would have resulted in a loss of down, the Browns being pushed back 10 yards, and a 10 second runoff. I don’t know how protections around the league are going to account for Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa AND players like Derwin James in the secondary who can blitz you out of your boots. In order to stop the clock with a spike the quarterback has to: This is special because it really takes skill to field an atrocious high snap and manage to rotate the ball into the absolutely worst position possible for a right footed kicker. This came with 1:13 left on the clock, the Browns were out of timeouts. Joe Burrow looked like a shadow of himself, the Bengals’ line couldn’t block to save their life, and everything was falling apart — but somehow, some way, they managed to put together an overtime drive that gave them a potential win on the back of a 29-yard field goal from one of the league’s most automatic clutch kickers. Instead the foot was taken all the way off the pedal, and instead the Vikings aimed to coast in for the W, rather than shut the door. Teams will bracket him, effectively double him, and force Kirk Cousins to find more options in the passing game — and I just don’t know if this team has the firepower past JJ in the passing game. It gave off a really familiar feeling in the 3rd quarter that they were leaving this door far too open, for far too long. A 20-20 draw, sad Bill Belichick, game-deciding referee decisions, a laces-in field goal that decided a game, and a sloppy Soldier Field that turned a battle in the trenches to a literal battle in the trenches, like it was something out of World War I. The Packers looked like absolute ass, but they looked like ass in Week 1 of 2021 too — remember, that’s when they were blown out 38-3 by the Saints in a game where Jameis Winston threw five touchdowns and looked absolutely indestructible. There are a lot of games which deserve a deeper dive this week, but none that had the stakes of

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NFL power rankings: Eagles, Vikings climb NFC hierarchy; 49ers ... (Sporting News)

How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other after a wild Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season? Based on the first impressions vs. preseason ...

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NFL Week 1 Defined by a Wild 42 Minutes of Frantic Finishes (Sports Illustrated)

Steelers kicker Chris Boswell explains the difference between a “good ball” and an “edged ball” and how he finally took down the AFC champion Bengals.

We need to do what we do and see what happens at the end of the game.” The Weirdness of the Browns Getting on Baker Mayfield](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/11/absurdity-of-the-baker-mayfield-browns-revenge-game) [The Giants Show Signs of Finally Being Ready to Turn a Corner](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/12/giants-win-franchise-turn-corner) [Alabama’s Will Anderson Showed Why He’s the Top Non-Quarterback Prospect](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/12/will-anderson-alabama-top-nfl-prospect) The Steelers had shot after shot to put the Bengals away, and it took them a full overtime period to get there. It was in for a little bit, but then it just curled at the last second and hit the left post. Watt has what is believed to be a torn pec and his season hangs in the balance. On third down, McPherson lined up for a 29-yard game-winning field goal—only the snap came in high, the laces came out pointed at the kicker, and the kick missed badly to the left. At that point, Boswell had hit field goals of 20 and 48 yards, and a couple of extra points in regulation. A lot of the above kickers have a process during warmups to figure out what range they’d be good from in a certain game. His end-of-regulation snap on the PAT after Chase’s touchdown came in slow, and bought time for Minkah Fitzpatrick to come screaming through the line to block McPherson’s kick and force overtime at 20–20. The game will end in a tie. Clark Harris is 38, one of the oldest players in the NFL and shares the distinction, with punter Kevin Huber, of being the longest-tenured Bengals player. For you, it’s going to be separate posts on all of the big stories from Sunday.

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